The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan

400 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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"Compelling, unexpected twists and a hold-your breath standoff . . . Hand this one to readers of Tana French and to police-procedural fans." --Booklist It's been twenty years since Detective Cormac Reilly discovered the body of Hilaria Blake in h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,167 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 75%
tense 60%
emotional 32%
sad 29%
adventurous 15%
challenging 14%
reflective 6%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 43% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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